Daily Devotional
Purposed to Be Like Jesus
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.”
Romans 8:29-30
April 28, 2024
Ponder This
God has a Son He loves so much. He said, “I’m going to make a lot more like Him. I’m going to make a family in His image, and I have determined they’re going to be like Jesus.” This is the purpose of every Christ follower. When you are saved, your life changes. Now you have a new purpose: to be like Jesus.
And Paul spoke of these things in the past tense. Verse 30 says, “Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.” Now wait a minute. I thought you said the glory that will be revealed. Yes, but God says, “It’s as good as done. In my mind, in my heart, I don’t speak of it as something that’s going to happen. It is done. It is finished.” God has predestined it. And what has been decreed in Heaven cannot be annulled by Hell: it is done.
God sent His Son, the Lord Jesus, to be your sin-bearer, and Jesus has taken your sin to the cross. He’s your substitute. Your sin debt has been paid by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. When you believe this, your life is changed, and you have a new purpose: to be more like Him and to lead others to do the same.
- Where has your life started to look more like Jesus as you’ve followed Him?
- What are some things that make it challenging to become more like Jesus?
Practice This
Encourage another believer in the ways you have seen him or her look more like Jesus.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Moments of Truth Devotional
Learn to walk with Jesus moment by moment each day.
The 365 daily readings in this devotional were developed directly from the sound biblical teaching of Pastor Adrian Rogers. His way of simply stating the truth of Jesus Christ is unparalleled. Page after page you’ll get something new to think about and to talk to God about in your moments with Him.
